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Hand up 2 midarm swollen sharp pain like knives radiate up arm most pain is in wrist can move hand fine but certain use of hand, still or holding up sharp pain radiates from wrist up?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Potentially this is: a very serious condition that could result in loss of the arm. Go to an ER immediately for evaluation.

Answered 10/25/2017

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A member asked:

Hand up 2 midarm swollen sharp pain like knives radiate up arm most pain is in wrist can move hand fine but certain use of hand, still or holding up sharp pain radiates from wrist up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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